Capes on the Couch

A comic aficionado and a board-certified psychiatrist look at the various neuroses of your favorite heroes and villains and provide options for treatment.

Saving the world doesn’t necessarily mean you go home happy. How’s the mental health of your favorite superhero? A comic aficionado and a board-certified psychiatrist look at the various neuroses of your favorite heroes and villains and provide options for treatment.

This podcast is a member of the GonnaGeek Podcast Network but is not owned by GonnaGeek.


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Issue 63 – Psychiatry in comics

Anthony & Doc look at depictions of psychiatry & therapy in comics. How has the field changed since the 80s? Who gets it right and who gets it waaaay wrong? Tune in to find out! SHOW NOTES: Intro Plug for – Liz & Lydia, sisters with…

Issue 62 – Colossus (Live at Rogue Comics)

It’s our first ever live appearance at Rogue Comics! And we covered the gentle giant Colossus! We compare and contrast his relationships with Kitty and Illyana, plus a Q&A with Piotr himself! Don’t miss it! SHOW NOTES: Intro Thanks to everyone…

No new episode this week :(

Sorry folks, but Anthony’s come down with a bit of a cold, so there will be no new episode this week. He should be good to go in time for the on Wednesday, though, so have no fear – you’ll still have an opportunity to come out and meet Anthony &…

Issue 61 – Roy Harper

Anthony and Doc cover Ollie Queen’s former sidekick ROY HARPER! From abandonment to drug addiction to child death, this is a very heavy episode – there’s even a content warning at the start. This is not a light and fun one, but it’s worthwhile to…

First ever live appearance!

Hey gang, we’re super excited to announce our first ever live appearance! We’re going to be at  on Wednesday, November 13th at 6:30! We’ll be recording an episode, and looking to get some fan input while we do it. Plus there will be trivia and…

Mental Health Avengers: The Battle to End Stigma

It’s the podcast crossover event of the century! We collaborated with Popcorn Psychology, GuardiansMH, Pop Psych 101, and Freudian Sips to discuss how to end the stigma surrounding mental health discussions. This is a special episode you won’t want to…

Issue 60 – NYCC Part 2

Part 2 of our New York Comic Con interviews! Anthony speaks with Al Ewing, Saladin Ahmed, Erica Schultz, Robbie Thompson, and the legendary CHRIS CLAREMONT! You won’t want to miss this one! SHOW NOTES: Intro Al Ewing (1:02) What he’s worked on…

Issue 59 – NYCC Part 1

Part 1 of our New York Comic Con interviews! Anthony chats with Cullen Bunn, Howard Mackie, Meredith Finch, Jeremy Whitley, and the inimitable Gail Simone! Listen to what they have to say about the characters they’ve created and written! SHOW NOTES: …

Issue 58 – Hawkeye (Matt Fraction run)

OK, this looks bad. Anthony & Doc take on Matt Fraction’s run on Hawkeye. And lemme tell you – it’s futzing great. You should stop what you’re doing and listen now. Unless you’re watching Dog Cops. Then you should finish the episode and THEN…